Verify domain by adding a DNS (TXT) record to your domain’s configuration

In order to register a domain for email relay within Proofpoint Essentials, you will need verify ownership of the domain.

Step 1: Create your domain in Proofpoint Essentials

Login to Proofpoint Essentials

Click on Company Settings

Click on Domains

Click on New Domain

Enter the domain name

Choose "Relay" from domain purpose list

Enter the delivery destination (Optional at this time but required before it can be enabled)

Enter SMTP failover location (Optional)

Choose "Verify by TXT record" from the verification method list

Copy the value displayed on the screen (i.e., ppe-7c123438b96cd00aa17e)

Click on Verify Later *

*Note:(Verify Later)If you do not click on Verify Later the verification code will change and you will have to repeat this process.

Step 2: Add the DNS record to your domain

Open a new tab or browser window

Login to your DNS provider's website

Go to your provider's domain management window - this may be called DNS Settings, Control Panel, Advanced Settings, etc.

Add a new entry to your DNS

Type = TXT

Host = @ ("@" Represents a shortcut to the root domain. Keep in mind that the DNS provider may not support the shortcut and you will need to add the root domain. If you have a subdomain, enter your subdomain in place of the @.)